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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in aids
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.
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These can help keep the right amount of chlorine in your pool, which aids in sanitation and keeping algae at bay.
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That requires attacking the system that sustains Russian forces—not just the armies on the front lines.
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
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Wells is also currently a member of Blacks in Politics and the African American Black Business Expo Committee, serves as the secretary for Friends of LaSalle Street Historic Auto Row, and assists Progressive Baptist Church’s women’s ministry and children’s church, the release said.
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Scott Ford is the deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, a nonprofit that assists the region’s businesses.
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Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.
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Tulloss said his organization supports creating a pathway to citizenship for the city’s undocumented immigrants.
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There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families.
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This helps balance immediate compensation needs with longer-term success metrics.
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If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease.
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Langeliers bolsters All-Star bid Langeliers became just the second A’s player to hit at least 20 home runs in four straight seasons, following Khris Davis, who did so from 2016 through 2019.
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The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.
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Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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